In the Life of the Church
May 3 -17
Sunday, May 10 - Mother’s Day
9:30a.m. - Infants - 2’s - Nursery
9:45 a.m. - Worship
10:45 a.m. - Fellowship Time
11:00 a.m. - Christian Education for Youth & Children
Monday, May 11
6:30 p.m. - Lay Ministries - Acts2Crew
7:00 p.m. - Worship & the Arts - Parlor
Tuesday, May 12
9:00 a.m. - Staff Calendar Meeting - Family Room
9:30 a.m. - Yoga - Spirituality Center
6:30 p.m. - Diaconate - Parlor
7:30 p.m. - Christian Education - Family Room
Wednesday, May 13
11:30 a. m. - Chair Yoga - Spirituality Center
Thursday, May 14
6:30 p.m. - Chancel Ringers - Rehearsal Room B
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir - Bell Chapel
7:30 p.m. Yoga - Spirituality Center
Friday, May 15 - Summer Narthex Deadline
9:30 a.m. - Yoga - Spirituality Center
Saturday, May 16
8:00 a.m. - Church at the Train Station Flossmoor Station Restaurant
9:00 a.m. - Outreach Planning Retreat - Family Room
Sunday, May 17 - Confirmation Sunday
9:30a.m. - Infants - 2’s - Nursery
9:45 a.m. - Worship
10:45 a.m. - Flossmoor Yearbook Photo - Front Lawn
11:00 a.m. - All Church Picnic - Front Lawn
2:00 p.m. - Grand Prairie Choral Concert - Sanctuary
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Flossmoor Community Church
In Ephesians 4, the Apostle Paul describes pastors and other leaders as gifts God has given
the Church “to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the Church, the body of Christ”.
Stephen Ministry (www.stephenministries.org) provides an organized way to equip those
gifted for caring ministry within our congregation. Stephen Ministers participate in one-onone caring relationships with folks in our congregation who might be experiencing difficult
situations in their lives. If you think you might benefit from the care of Stephen Ministry, or
simply want more information, please contact Rev. Fred Lyon at the church (708-798-2800). All
inquiries and caregiving are confidential.
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Stephen Ministry: Help, Hope, Healing
Faith Family Matters
ALL CHURCH PICNIC!
Next Sunday, May 17 on the Front Lawn
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Grab your blankets and lawn chairs* and join us for our annual picnic!
We will provide fried chicken, hotdogs, and beverages. The members of the
Congregation are asked to bring a salad, sidedish or dessert to share.
If you plan to attend, please sign up at the Information Desk in the Gathering Space
to assist us in ordering food.
In the event of inclement weather, we will relocate to Fellowship Hall.
* Seating will be available for those who are more comfortable at a table.
Sponsored by the Board of Congregational Life
Flossmoor Community Church to Appear
in 2015 Flossmoor Yearbook Project!
Calling all FCC members to take part in this unique community project and be
a part of the historical record! Thomas’ Photographic in Flossmoor has invited
all residents, businesses, and organizations to be a part of the “Flossmoor
Yearbook” project. The FCC Congregation will be photographed immediately
following worship next Sunday, May 17 in front of the church on your way
to the All Church Picnic. All members, visitors, children, youth, board and
committee members, choir members and musicians are asked to be present!
Those who wish to purchase a copy of the FCC portrait will be able to do so at a discounted pre-order
rate of $10-5x7, or $20-8x10, with order forms made available that day.
Our sympathy and prayers
to the family and friends of Gabriel
Bernadino Perkins, born to this world at just 23
weeks on April 20, and born to heaven May 3.
Gabriel is the son of Alicia and Michael Perkins,
the brother of Michael and Maya Perkins, the
grandson of Barbara and Richard Johnson, and the
nephew of Julie Johnson and Greg Johnson.
A memorial service was held here on Thursday.
Ongoing prayer requests
Sarah Diane Babincsak, Cari Biamonte
Bill Bright, Amy & Sydney Carlson, Stephanie Carrero
Jim & Kathi Cerone, Keith Cox, Katie Detrick Rice
The Duplessis Family, Natalie Wannell Ford
Leo Gaitor, Jr., Valerie Gardner, Noah Hanzelin
Joan Hardy, Ralph Ising, Esther Jenkins
Carolyn Jernberg, Cardy & Don Jones, Rob Kammin
Lowell Kelsey, Judy Nelson, Carol Nielsen
Janice Nielsen, Stephen Nielsen
Karson Pound, Alan Samargin, Joan Smith
Micah & Valerie Thedens, Debbie Wheeler
FCC is Under
a Jesus Alert!
How do you experience Jesus as you encounter
people and circumstances in your daily life? Keep track
of your experiences and then feel free to share them with
the congregation on Pentecost Sunday, May 24 (with
attribution or anonymously). Or maybe you've had a
memorable experience of Jesus previous to this alert. Feel
free to share that, too!
Send your experience(s) by postal mail, email to flyon@
fccfaithful.org, or by dropping it off at the Church Office.
Please do so by Wednesday May 20 to prepare for
publication on May 24. There will also be time for sharing
our experiences in conversation together during worship
on Pentecost Sunday.
Since Christ is central at FCC, let’s be on the lookout for
him!
Confirmation Sunday
Thank you to those who
have sent in pledges!
To date, we have received 193 pledges totaling $674,198,
which is $146,802 short of our goal of $820,000. For those
still prayerfully considering this year’s pledge, we hope to
hear from you soon. You can turn in your pledge by postal
mail, email ([email protected]), offering plate
during worship, or dropping it off at the church office.
Know that your generosity strengthens FCC’s shared
calling to seek—connect—serve together as a community
of faith that is committed to following where the risen
Christ leads us.
Next Sunday, May 17 at 9:45 am
Please join us as our Youth Disciples Class confirms their
faith and joins the membership of FCC.
COFFEE
AND. . .
TODAY at 11 a.m. in the Parlor
Sometimes you want a quiet place and a cup of tea or
coffee. Other times you’d like to chat with a friend. Coffee,
tea, newspapers, and comfortable chairs are available
from 11 a.m. to noon after worship. If it’s sunny, you may
want to grab a cup “to go” and sit outside in the McAfee
Garden or even walk the labyrinth.
Please note: The Discovery Forum and Labyrinth
Walk on Sunday, May 17 have been cancelled
so all may enjoy the All Church Picnic.
QUESTERS TRIP to Cantigny Park
WE LOVE
OUR YOUTH!
FCC has an outstanding Youth Ministry and we’re
looking for an OUTSTANDING person to lead it!
Are you a deeply Christian, spiritually mature
person with a passion for the spiritual nurturing
of teenagers and adults?
Do you understand how Youth learn, relate and develop?
Do you believe interacting creatively with
Youth can and should be fun?
Can you keep up with Youth and the technological
programs they use?
If this fits you to a “Teen”, we want to talk with you about
the position of Director of Youth Ministries at FCC! Please
submit your resume to:
Personnel Committee
Flossmoor Community Church
2218 Hutchison Road, Flossmoor, IL 60422
or electronically to [email protected]
Be sure to include a complete resume! Opening effective
June 1 or as negotiated. Position is ¾ time.
Thank you to all who supported the FCC Youth’s
Afternoon in the Arts last Sunday! The Youth raised
$2600 for our “Safe House Project”! We still have some
beautiful works of art and jewelry created by our youth
which are available for sale after worship today and next
Sunday to benefit the cause.
Wednesday, May 20
Join us for the final Questers gathering for the program
year with a trip to Cantigny Park near Wheaton, IL. Enjoy
opportunities to tour the McCormick house, wander the
gardens, and visit the WWI museum. We will meet in the
parking lot of the Community House at 9 a.m. and car
pool. There is no fee for the park, and a lovely restaurant
in the gift shop building where we can join together for
lunch. Please RSVP by May 15 to Sue Detrick skdetrick@
gmail.com, 799-0496 or Jan Johnson [email protected],
798-1288. If you are able to drive, please indicate the
number or passengers you can accommodate.
Who wants to make a
Joyful Noise this summer?
There were lots of suggestions about worship music during
“Come Imagine”. To make them happen, we need singers
and instrumentalists who are willing to share their gifts by
making musical offerings to glorify God during worship.
Over the summer, we rely on volunteers to provide our
special worship music. Do you have a sacred musical piece
you would love to share or hear during summer worship?
Please express your interest to Lori Tozer, Director of Music
Ministries, at [email protected] ASAP before all of our
Summer Sundays are spoken for.
Today’s flowers are given to the glory of God in
honor of all women from Flossmoor Community
Church. After worship, our Deacon ministry will
deliver these flowers to one of our hospitalized or
homebound members.